Europe Day To Be Celebrated In Armenia May 9

PanARMENIAN.Net
May 7, 2010 – 12:18 AMT 07:18 GMT

The European Movement of Armenia congratulated Armenian citizens on
Europe Day celebrated on May 9 and expressed hope that RA will join
the European Union one day.

On May 9, 1950, Robert Schuman presented his proposal on the creation
of an organized Europe, indispensable to the maintenance of peaceful
relations.

This proposal, known as the "Schuman declaration", is considered to
be the beginning of the creation of what is now the European Union.

Today, May 9 has become a European symbol (Europe Day) which, along
with the flag, the anthem, the motto and the single currency (the
euro), identifies the political entity of the European Union. Europe
Day is the occasion for activities and festivities that bring Europe
closer to its citizens and peoples of the Union closer to one another.